Lashina Thompson-Brown was operating a 2000 Chevrolet under the influence of alcohol while her 5-year-old son was in the vehicle without a seat belt on, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 7, 2009 |

Florida legislators begin their search Monday for areas to carve $2.3 billion from the current state budget during a two-week special session brought on by the economic crisis. ...more

January 4, 2009 |

SEMINOLE - It lingers in the back of their minds while they eat supper together, get ready for school or sing at church. ...more

January 1, 2009 |

The economy is in recession and the budget outlook is bleak. Could 2009 turn out to be state Rep. Ed Homan's lucky year anyway? ...more

January 1, 2009 |

Six children were passengers in a vehicle driven by a man under the influence of alcohol Tuesday night, and they weren't wearing seat belts, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies arrested Carlos Rodriguez, 23, of Tampa. He was charged with six counts of child neglect and one count each of driving under the influence and not having a valid driver's license. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

Law enforcement warns against using do-it-yourself blood-alcohol tests such as the Alcohol Breath Tester key ring. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

Marion Gwizdala, 53, has keen insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by the blind. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

Marion Gwizdala, 53, has keen insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by the blind. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

It's about 3 inches long, costs $14.99 and says it tests a person's alcohol level at the touch of a button. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

Rick E. Rockwell plopped his large frame down in front of his laptop, next to a foot-wide sheaf of unpaid bills still in their envelopes, lined up like an accordion on his desk. He logged into his bank account to see if his unemployment check had been deposited yet. ...more

December 29, 2008 |